12 Ways to Project Authenticity in a Virtual World The ramifications of the pandemic forced many leaders to collaborate virtually with their team and clients. Here's how to project authenticity online. Newsweek Expert Forum members share industry insights. Photos courtesy of the individual members The ramifications of the pandemic unexpectedly forced many organizations to a remote workforce and left leaders having to try alternative approaches to collaboration, including connecting virtually with their team and clients. Those who had experience leading a remote team long before COVID-19, however, can attest that authenticity and vulnerability go a long way into driving engagement in a primarily virtual world. Here, experts from Newsweek Expert Forum share 12 things leaders and professionals can do to foster connection and project authenticity in a remote environment.